I should have noted that, although I pointed out that attaching Nikorn
lenses to Canyon cameras is easily done, I don't think I'd really
recommend it unless one had only one or two Nikorn lenses. Fortunately,
I'm not deeply, deeply invested in Canyon gear beyond the camera itself
(less than $1,000 in mostly used lenses). When it comes time to
consider a replacement for the 5D I will certainly consider whatever
else is available at the time. I've always liked that Nikorn ability to
superimpose a grid in the viewfinder without having to change focusing
screens. Maybe we'll even have full frame EVIL cameras by the time the
5D has worn out its welcome.
ps: If you don't already know it, pay attention to Moose's mention of
*higher end* Nikon bodies ability to provide aperture automation with
their MF lenses. And I think that also extends to autofocus with early
AF lenses which need a screw drive from the body to operate. Anyhow,
lesser Nikon DSLRs communicate only electronically and skip all that
expensive mechanical connection stuff.
Chuck Norcutt
Moose wrote:
> On 8/13/2010 7:13 PM, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
>> As it turn out your Nikorn lenses (minus the automation, of course)
>> are easily adapted to any evil Canyon EOS body.
>
> If I had a bunch of MF Nikkors, and if I were happy with non-AF, and
> if I didn't have an investment in EF mount gear with which I'm pretty
> happy, I'd seriously consider one of the higher end Nikon DSLRs that
> provide aperture automation with their MF lenses.
>
> I do happen to have old, AI 50/1.4, 200/4 and 55mm Micro-Nikkor and a
> couple of other F mount lenses. But I had a whole lot more MF Zuikos
> when making my DSLR decision. :-)
>
> Moose
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